Funeral services for Col. C. J. Wilson in Washington Iowa
Col. C. J. Wilson 85 pioneer lawyer dies Friday at son in law mayor Lytle’s home. Dean of Washington lawyers served on governors staffs for 30 years and was last appointed by Gov. Clyde L. Herning. Born Nov 11 1850 he lived in the community all his life and helped found local law practice. Surviving are three daughters a son and a daughter in law.
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Washington
Col
C. J. Wilson
Methodist Church
B. F. Schwartz
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Iowa
National Guard
American Legion
Legion
Lytle
Helen Wilson
Carlton C. Wilson
Ralph Smith
Richland
Downey Hosts Mid-Eastern Baptist Missionary Society
The annual meeting of the Mid-Eastern Baptist association missionary societies met at the local Baptist church. Officers for two years were elected: President Mrs Joseph Parkis Cedar Rapids first vice president Mrs S H Zimmerman Dubuque secretary Mrs C C Beck Iowa City treasurer Mrs W S Butterfield Cedar Rapids White Cross superintendent Miss Lottie Walls Camarche civics superintendent Mrs R A Crawford Clinton W W G leader Mary Rumsey Muscatine Christian Friendliness Mrs Ill Schultz Cedar Rapids literature superintendent Mrs Don Cox Maquoketa college counselor Mrs C H Wells Clinton.
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Downey
Missionary Societies of the Mid-Eastern Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Joseph Parkis
Cedar Rapids
S. H. Zimmerman
Dubuque
C. C. Beck
Iowa City
W. S. Butterfield
Cedar ‘Rapids
White Cross
Lottie Walls
Camanche
R. A. Crawford
Clinton
W.W.G
Mary Rumsey
Muscat
Ill Schultz
B.shimek
Don Cox
Maquoketa
C. H. Wells
Monticello Man Killed In Quarry
Arthur Lawrence about 50 died Wednesday afternoon in the Ambuehl stone quarry four miles east of Monticello. His left leg was severed in a stone crusher and he died before aid arrived. He lived with a sister-in-law in Monticello and is survived by a sister in Maquoketa and two brothers in California. Funeral services were held Friday.
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The
Gazette
Monticello
Arthur Lawrence
Ambuehl
Lawrence
Lou Lawrence
Mary J. Grant
Maquoketa
California
Hayes Chapel
Baumel Seeks Jones County Sheriff Nomination
J N Baumel former warden of the state reformatory for thirteen years announces candidacy for Jones County sheriff on the Republican ticket at the June primary He has since lived on a farm north of Anamosa
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Anamosa
J. N. Baumel
State Reformatory
Jones County
Reformatory
Ex convict Otis Johnson seeks sheriff nomination in Iowa
Otis Johnson a former convict oil station operator announced his bid for Republican sheriff in Henry county Iowa. County Attorney Gray challenges eligibility due to felony conviction and citizenship restoration questions pending AG ruling after Johnson argued parole kept his electoral rights.
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Mount Pleasant
Otis Johnson
Henry
Johnson
J. W. Gray
Gray
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Iowa
Des Moines
Walter Maley
Defense Evidence To Be Finished In Clay Case Monday
Final defense witnesses for Louis Clay, charged with murdering Iowa City pioneer George Folsom, were set to testify Monday after four days of trial. Clay testified Friday denying motives and knowledge of Folsom’s death, while his mother Cassie Clay supported his alibi. Closing arguments were to begin Monday afternoon with jury deliberation likely Tuesday.
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Iowa City
Louis Clay
George Folsom
Clay
Mabel Davis
Folsom
Waukegan
Cassie Clay
Louis
Funeral services held for Mrs Dorcas in Monroe
Mary Elizabeth Dorcas 80 died after long illness in Monroe Washington. Born in Tipton Iowa she lived in Monroe thirty five years with her daughter Olga. She was a member of the Tipton Methodist church.
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Monroe, Wash
Mary Elizabeth Dorcas
Tipton
Olga
Dorcas
Cascade
Mary Evangelist
Order of St. Francis
St. Francis Convent
Order
Mount St. Francis
Dubuque
Ideal Weather on Hand for Easter in Iowa
The federal weather bureau forecast a balmy Easter Sunday with no rain across Iowa. Temperatures were rising and clouds were dispersing, signaling spring’s arrival as all readings were expected to stay above freezing. Warm sun covered the state Saturday with possible western cloudiness but no rain anticipated.
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Des Moines
INS
Federal Weather Bureau
Iowa
Bureau
Weather Bureau
Father and son clash as Petty opposes Wearin for Congress
Council Bluffs Charles E. Petty launches a challenge in the Seventh Iowa district against incumbent Otha D. Wearin. His son Emery S. Petty, Democratic county chairman, says he backs Wearin and blames Republicans and disgruntled Democrats for the rift. The elder vows to answer in his opening speech, saying he will warm the wax in his ears.
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Council Bluffs
Charles E. Petty
Iowa
Otha D. Wearin
Emery S. Petty
Wearin
Petty
Marengo City Forms Permanent Committees For City Affairs
Mayor Brown appoints council committees with H G Smith M J Hartz and H W Burgy covering public buildings grounds and parks electric lights fire water sewer and paving finances claims and ordinances. Mayor receives 100 dollars yearly and each councilman 1 dollar per meeting up to 50 yearly.
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Marengo
Brown
H. G. Smith
M. J. Hartz
H. W. Burgy
Clarence Wandling
Bert Davis
Little Theater Guild to Stage Three Act Play June Nineteenth
Elkader says its Little Theater guild will present its first three act play of the year on June 19. Three planned works Big Hearted Herbert Ten Nights in a Barroom and The Ghost Train are being considered by a committee led by Mrs. Fitzpatrick Mrs. Knutson Mrs. Bink Miss Steber and Mr. Bunting with a decision to be announced soon. First tryouts for roles will be held April 21 and continue at subsequent meetings until the cast is selected. The first rehearsal is set for May 11. The guild will also back ticket sales for the junior college and high school commencement play The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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Elkader
Little Theater Guild
Herbert
E. C. Fitzpatrick
M. L. Knutson
Walter Bink
Ruth Steber
Orville Bunting
Marengo Funeral for Milo O. Burnett 63
Milo O. Burnett 63 died April 8. Funeral Saturday at the Methodist church with Rev. E. S. Menoher and Rev. C. R. Zimmerman officiating. Born Fulton August 21, 1872, he was a long time Marengo contractor and active in church, Masons, Knights of Pythias, and the Commercial club. Survived by widow Carrie Besdek Burnett, three brothers and three sisters.
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Marengo
Methodist Church
E. S. Menoher
C. R. Zimmerman
Milo O. Burnett
Mr. Burnett
Fulton
Methodist
Brotherhood
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Commercial Club
Carrie Besdek Burnett
Over-Subscribed Flood Relief Funds in Brookly n Poweshiek
Brookyn Poweshiek county reports flood relief contributions exceed the $100 quota with $156 received. Grinnell $58, Brooklyn $48, Sheridan $20, Deep River $20, and Malcolm $10 comprise the branch totals.
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Brooklyn
Poweshiek County
Grinnell
Sheridan
Deep River
Malcom
Eastern Iowa in Brief Highlights Local Elections and Events
Elberon George Acker Mann and Hazel Wiese wed in Des Moines on April 8. Victor’s Godfrey Messer seeks Iowa county superintendent of schools. Onslow theater “The Stranger Bequest” staged by juniors. La Porte City adult homemakers close year with gifts. Lone Tree names new town officials. Lisbon swears in mayor and council. various committees named. Deaths include Oscar Ketchum and Mrs. Russell. Oelwein and Dysart notices. Multiple local plays, elections, and civic events summarized.
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Elberon
George B. Ackermann
Hazel Wiese
Perry
Des Moines
Ackermann
Milwaukee Railway
Green Island
Onslow
Onslow High School
Buddy Lathrop
George Henricks
Dale Nielsen
Donald Lienen
Ruth Beck
Helen Edwards
Wilma Streeper
Lois Bullock
Imogene Hamilton
Dorothy Overholt
Louise Uchtorff
Alice McDaniel
LA Porte City
Pauline Fairley
Margaret Daniels
W. A. Franklin
L. F. Bailey
R. T. Paige
J. O. Rober
W. A. Franklin Will Serve As A Committee To Assist Miss Fairley
Lone Tree
H. W. Sievers
George Kline
Sievers
John Smid
Fred Wieland
Fred Morrison
C. J. Loehr
W. E. Shoquist
A. E. Baumer
Light and Water Committee
L. G. Kilbourne
J. M. Carbee
J. R. Gardner
George Sailor
Marengo
Oscar Ketchum
Ketchum
Dewitt
Albion R. King
Cornell College
Mason Ladd
University of Iowa
SOLON
American Legion
Judith Pennet Faces Parole Drama and Sinister Affairs
Judith Pennet works to free her embezzler father Chester Pennet as suspicions mix with a dangerous romance. Gilbert Saunders a powerful politician presses for a pardon while Judith balances club life at the Golden Bubble and family doubts, awaiting a final move.
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Chester Pennet
Judith
Clio
Europe
Spencer Owen
Gilbert Saunders
Mary
Owen
Pennet
Harvey Teller
Saunders
Injured worker in No 30 shortcut project
Jack McGuire of Burch Construction was badly bruised after being caught in machinery during the No 30 shortcut work. He escaped serious injuries, was taken to Belle Plaine hospital for examination and recuperation from shock and bruises.
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Elberon
Jack McGuire
Burch Construction Company
Belle Plaine Hospital
Linn Publishing Company Incorporation Notice
Notice is given of incorporation under Iowa law for Linn Publishing Company with Cedar Rapids as principal office. Capital stock is 1000 shares at 10 each, non assessable, for 10 000 total. business includes publishing and advertising. Incorporation starts March 13 1936 with five directors and officers named, annual meeting first Monday in March 1937.
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Iowa
Linn Publishing Company
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
State of
Joh
Arn Rogers
B. Lin
le Riley
Raymond Coward
B. D. Lillieman
John EH. Arnold
Coward
B. D. Silliman
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Baumel
Godfrey Messer
Victor
Iowa County
Alice DeSpain
Messer
Victor High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa State College
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Millersburg
Ladora
Aterloo
Riverton
Edgewood
Parkersburg
Eleader
H. K. Roggensack
Clayton County Republican Volunteers
Blanche Sherman
Monona
L. W. Abel
Guttenberg
Clayton
J. H. MacLafferty
William P. Simmons
Marion County
Lisbon
Lisbon High School
Federated Church
C. F. Littell
John Macaulay
Phyllis Seltenrich
H. Artman
Epworth League
Thornton Grimm
Albert Grebe
Webb Naylor
Earl Bashore
Laura Overman
Marybeth Leslie
Martelle
Martello
Aunt Hetty
Mary Joy Finnigan
Dorothy Farrington
Junior Murfield
Louise Furler
Loleta Fischer
Doris Larson
Donald Martin
Herman Kirkpatrick
Robert Miller
Oelwein
William Russell
Arthur Dale Fox
Charles Shaw
Mercy Hospital
Russell
Charles
William Gray
Sacred Heart Church
Dysart
Ruby McCarthy
Miss McCarthy
Greene
Charles Alfred Shaw
E. B. Shaw
Grace Taylor
Margaret Deke
Bernice Hanson
Percy Taylor
C. H. Stoller
Sigourney
Davenport
R. G. Yoder
Grand Mound
Howard Jacobs
Everet Jacobs
Jack Carley
E. H. Carley
Fayette
Will Gray
Toledo
United Brethren Churches
A. B. Statton
Kansas City
J. R. Overmiller
York College
York, Neb
J. Gordon Howard
Dayton
Ira Hawley
C. L. Young
Albia
Barbara Webb
Sam
Gilbert
Albany
Gil
Gil Saunders
Daddy
Dearie
Golden Bubble
Frankie
Johnny
Judy
Gilly
Penny
Miss Pennet
Joe
Poppy Allen
Spencer
Sam Michael
Martha
Amos
ISA
Williams
TF Williams
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